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However, I found that the mouse is so light that pressing buttons can jerk the mouse. One of my colleagues who uses a palm grip, however, could comfortably reach it with her fingertip grip. Air's Wireless Activation Board means you can game wirelessly forever, so long as the mouse pad is plugged in. The "profile slot indicator" button sits on a wing extending out at an angle from the left mouse button. Having a software dependent mouse is inconvenient. Sometimes she'd miss the thumb wheel if not looking at it directly, and other times she'd accidentally hit the left mouse button while trying to spin the unfortunately located wheel. Are you a human? Latest Mice. As it stands, the R.

The R. The mouse resets to the lowest setting and if anyone was to try to use the computer without knowing, they would fined the mouse very slow. Air's Wireless Activation Board means you can game wirelessly forever, so long as the mouse pad is plugged in. The mouse is too light for some people; I found pressing buttons jerk the mouse. There's a lot going on here. Regardless of your preferred genre or style of play, every aspect of the sensor, button configuration and lighting can be tweaked to enhance performance. Highly disappointing. The Teflon feet provide varying levels of resistance, changing the way your mouse handles and the speed in which it reacts. Next, a Mad Catz logo appears on screen for what feels like forever before the software actually becomes usable. Im just a dude watching over my parents, and trying to make cartoons and video games from home.

Besides its odd shape, the mouse is short. It was literally the best controller I have ever used in my 40 years of gaming. But the same can't be said for the buttons. One of my colleagues who uses a palm grip, however, could comfortably reach it with her fingertip grip. Air doesn't look particularly comfortable to use. Sometimes she'd miss the thumb wheel if not looking at it directly, and other times she'd accidentally hit the left mouse button while trying to spin the unfortunately located wheel. I was never able to find the sweet spot where I could reliably use the scroll wheel to switch between weapons or, you know, browse the web on the first try. PRO S3 is engineered to make you a better gamer. The Wireless Activation Board's surface can be removed to accommodate a different x mm mouse surface. Let's get this out of the way: I couldn't find a single reason to use the Mad Catz R.

The R. It usually took about seconds for the R. People with higher effective CPI settings will probably fare better. Mad Catz also equipped the R. Air is a confusing, unreliable gaming mouse that attempts to stand out with its use of short-life capacitors powered by a powered mat rather than a battery. I don't find it uncomfortable but its too expensive for the build quality. The mouse resets to the lowest setting when the mouse losses power. However, I found that the mouse is so light that pressing buttons can jerk the mouse.

Presicion aim mode is available for targeting, and its programming software lets you to adjust all little details according to your need. The Teflon feet provide varying levels of resistance, changing the way your mouse handles and the speed in which it reacts. When I played with that controller, I was ranked top out of hundreds of thousands of players. The right and left mouse buttons are loud, so loud it may annoy everyone around you in a quiet room. For comparison, the Logitech G is uncomfortably big for me, so I can't hit the top-left button. C4shFlo said:. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. The side buttons are quiet but are arguably missed placed. TE Specifications. The cord is a bit short at five feet with a mesh sleeve and an attached velcro cable tie.

PRO S3 has got you covered. That brings us to the Mad Catz R. But let's set aside comfort as well. Air with a bi-directional "thumb barrel," a "precision aim button" by the side buttons and a bi-directional "tilt wheel" on either side of the scroll wheel. Please don't take this personally. Air itself or the Wireless Activation Board. Unfortunately, the Mad Catz R. We would love to hear your opinion. As it stands, the R.

Sensor System. The DPI button is very small and easy to use. The polling rate can be set to 25, , or 1, Hz whether you're using the mouse with or without wires. No hardware memory for DPI and a software dependency for settings is a huge inconvenience. As it stands, the R. Nobody I've shown the mouse to -- my friends, my wife, my toddler -- has said a nice thing about it. PRO S3 had been engineered to level-up your game. Air Specifications.

However, I found that the mouse is so light that pressing buttons can jerk the mouse. For Braided cable included Good tracking at typical settings Non-stop wireless usage if included mouse pad is plugged in. The light weight allows the mouse to glide effortlessly across my metal mouse pad. I agree with these terms and authorize that my comment is legitimate. That brings us to the Mad Catz R. I couldn't get the tilt wheel to work reliably enough to judge its effectiveness for myself, either. Razer Basilisk Essential Specifications. Unfortunately, the Mad Catz R. PRO S3 is the last word in precision, swift yet durable, comfortable, and deeply customizable, R. Latest Reviews.

For many, Mad Catz is known primarily for making low-cost controllers meant for siblings, friends and other people who had the misfortune of not being able to use a console's official gamepad. The DPI lights are small and nicely placed. That URL led to the Mad Catz home page half the time; the other half it led to an index with different product names. However, I found that the mouse is so light that pressing buttons can jerk the mouse. Air's Wireless Activation Board means you can game wirelessly forever, so long as the mouse pad is plugged in. People with higher effective CPI settings will probably fare better. Articles Razer Basilisk Essential Specifications. Air, an attempt at the best gaming mouse for wireless use.

Razer Basilisk Essential Specifications. When I played with that controller, I was ranked top out of hundreds of thousands of players. But my review unit couldn't quite keep up with the lower setting; I experienced noticeable tracking issues on that front. The usual features two side buttons, a scroll wheel and a DPI switch are all present. Air, an attempt at the best gaming mouse for wireless use. Next, a Mad Catz logo appears on screen for what feels like forever before the software actually becomes usable. I was never able to find the sweet spot where I could reliably use the scroll wheel to switch between weapons or, you know, browse the web on the first try. The R. And even after that, the CPI setting wasn't saved.

If it was constantly leaving the mat, however, that figure would drop to about 3 seconds. Air to power back on once returned to the Wireless Activation Board. I feel that this is a travel mouse. Latest Mice. Comments: Write Comment. Air feels like an expensive rehash of Mad Catz's old gaming mice. Image 2 of 2 Image credit: Tom's Hardware. PRO S3.

I latter discovered that this mouse is length adjustable by a small screw. Image 1 of 2 Image credit: Tom's Hardware. But let's set aside comfort as well. Latest Mice. Air stopped working. No hardware memory for DPI and a software dependency for settings is a huge inconvenience. Using the scroll wheel on the R. Take the R.

To Mad Catz's credit, the cable is at least braided. For many, Mad Catz is known primarily for making low-cost controllers meant for siblings, friends and other people who had the misfortune of not being able to use a console's official gamepad. Air's Wireless Activation Board means you can game wirelessly forever, so long as the mouse pad is plugged in. Besides its odd shape, the mouse is short. Please don't take this personally. The side buttons are quiet but are arguably missed placed. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Sign up Mad Catz newsletter for the latest update. By signing up, you agree to receive emails from Mad Catz about products, news, events and promotions. Eventually I had to restart my PC before I could use the mouse again.

Having the mouse become completely unresponsive after changing such a basic setting is totally unacceptable. The usual features two side buttons, a scroll wheel and a DPI switch are all present. I was instructed to set a start up profile to be my default settings, and the software did not provide much to indicate if the profile is active or set. PRO S3 is engineered to make you a better gamer. Whether you need speed or precision, the R. Regardless of your preferred genre or style of play, every aspect of the sensor, button configuration and lighting can be tweaked to enhance performance. Razer Naga Molten Specifications. Leave a Comment Click here to cancel reply.

Latest Mice. Mad Catz M. The R. Matched Content. Air, an attempt at the best gaming mouse for wireless use. Air with a bi-directional "thumb barrel," a "precision aim button" by the side buttons and a bi-directional "tilt wheel" on either side of the scroll wheel. Unfortunately, the Mad Catz R. When I played with that controller, I was ranked top out of hundreds of thousands of players. Such a fall from grace for such a noble company.

Air Specifications. The side buttons are quiet but are arguably missed placed. Image 1 of 2 Image credit: Tom's Hardware. The polling rate can be set to 25, , or 1, Hz whether you're using the mouse with or without wires. With Pro Slide technology, gamers can alter the coefficient of friction and lock in on the best balance of performance for the gaming surface being used. Plus, the wireless aspect is one of the key features of the pricey peripheral. Latest articles. Presicion aim mode is available for targeting, and its programming software lets you to adjust all little details according to your need. Home Reviews. The software is okish it gets the job done.

It's easy enough to reach with a palm grip but harder for other grips, and its click has a cheap feel. The Wireless Activation Board's surface can be removed to accommodate a different x mm mouse surface. Sometimes it scrolled too much, which left me cycling through weapons like a fool, and at other times it wouldn't scroll enough. Design is sleek and modern, and it has optical sensor with up to DPI sensitivity. The R. But the same can't be said for the buttons. Air's quick-start guide says that its software can be downloaded from madcatz. Nobody I've shown the mouse to -- my friends, my wife, my toddler -- has said a nice thing about it. Articles Razer Basilisk Essential Specifications.

When I got the mouse and pressed the DPI button to the appropriate rate. One of my colleagues who uses a palm grip, however, could comfortably reach it with her fingertip grip. The DPI lights are small and nicely placed. Air was a lesson in frustration as well. Air's tracking worked well enough when I tested it in the usual mix of games Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Fortnite, Overwatch and others I use to evaluate mice. Air to power back on once returned to the Wireless Activation Board. Model Name R. The Mad Catz R. For many, Mad Catz is known primarily for making low-cost controllers meant for siblings, friends and other people who had the misfortune of not being able to use a console's official gamepad.

The "profile slot indicator" button sits on a wing extending out at an angle from the left mouse button. The Mad Catz R. Without cable and Wireless Activation Board: 3. Such a fall from grace for such a noble company. Articles Laser or Optical Mouse? In my experience, the mouse would turn off if disconnected from the mat for about 10 seconds. Instead, the software is downloadable here. While that's a nice touch, I've found the mouse pad to be far too small, especially when it comes to vertical movement. Air's tracking worked well enough when I tested it in the usual mix of games Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Fortnite, Overwatch and others I use to evaluate mice. Having the mouse become completely unresponsive after changing such a basic setting is totally unacceptable.

Sometimes she'd miss the thumb wheel if not looking at it directly, and other times she'd accidentally hit the left mouse button while trying to spin the unfortunately located wheel. Articles Razer Basilisk Essential Specifications. Thirt-party copyrights and trademarks featured on this site are owned by their respected holders. The R. But it's also a buggy mess that's frustrating to install, let alone use. In my experience, the mouse would turn off if disconnected from the mat for about 10 seconds. Let us know your feedback. PRO S3. The Mad Catz software is not only ugly, I found it difficult to manage profiles. The Wireless Activation Board's surface can be removed to accommodate a different x mm mouse surface.

Besides its odd shape, the mouse is short. But the company was also releasing an array of gaming mice and other PC accessories for several years before filing for bankruptcy in Design is sleek and modern, and it has optical sensor with up to DPI sensitivity. Given the hardware issues, maybe the R. Image 1 of 2 Image credit: Mad Catz. Take the R. Air's quick-start guide says that its software can be downloaded from madcatz. With Pro Slide technology, gamers can alter the coefficient of friction and lock in on the best balance of performance for the gaming surface being used. All comments are reviewed before publishing. A year later, its trademarks were acquired by a new company, which decided to refocus on PC peripherals instead of gamepads for console players.

Mad Catz R. People with higher effective CPI settings will probably fare better. PRO S3 is fully customizable, adapting to the gamer instead of the gamer adapting to the mouse and is ideally suited to those who favor claw or fingertip grip styles. Air feels like an expensive rehash of Mad Catz's old gaming mice. The profile light is cool, but the profile software is not very good. Image 1 of 2 Image credit: Mad Catz. Mad Catz's software offers the usual features -- CPI settings, acceleration, et cetera -- as well as the ability to create multiple profiles for use with different games. Air's thumb barrel.

Let's get this out of the way: I couldn't find a single reason to use the Mad Catz R. If you're interested in accessing Newegg API service, please submit a request. For Braided cable included Good tracking at typical settings Non-stop wireless usage if included mouse pad is plugged in. I now only keep this mouse for travel or as a spare. That brings us to the Mad Catz R. Air with a bi-directional "thumb barrel," a "precision aim button" by the side buttons and a bi-directional "tilt wheel" on either side of the scroll wheel. I hate to drag my finger along the mouse pad. Air stopped working. Presicion aim mode is available for targeting, and its programming software lets you to adjust all little details according to your need.

But my review unit couldn't quite keep up with the lower setting; I experienced noticeable tracking issues on that front. The side buttons are held on a flimsy plastic and if you press on them whit excess force like during intense gaming you can break them. The plastic itself feels okay, but at no point during my time with the R. Very loud clicking sounds can be annoying. Air stopped working. The usual features two side buttons, a scroll wheel and a DPI switch are all present. I was never able to find the sweet spot where I could reliably use the scroll wheel to switch between weapons or, you know, browse the web on the first try. Crucial for ensuring that your gaming mouse never lets you down in the heat of battle, the R. But it's also a buggy mess that's frustrating to install, let alone use. Razer Viper Ultimate Specifications.

Instead, the software is downloadable here. Roccat Pyra Specifications. It can't be. I do want to replace it for something else but I can't find a mouse that has a thumb and pinky rest. See all comments 6. The mouse resets to the lowest setting when the mouse losses power. Air's quick-start guide says that its software can be downloaded from madcatz. Air feels like an expensive rehash of Mad Catz's old gaming mice. Friday, October 14th, , By Patcoola. The cord is a bit short at five feet with a mesh sleeve and an attached velcro cable tie.

Air did I find myself liking the way it felt in my hand. Leave a Comment Click here to cancel reply. Whether you need speed or precision, the R. TE Specifications. Using the scroll wheel on the R. Nobody I've shown the mouse to -- my friends, my wife, my toddler -- has said a nice thing about it. If you're interested in accessing Newegg API service, please submit a request. That's when the R.

The mouse resets to the lowest setting and if anyone was to try to use the computer without knowing, they would fined the mouse very slow. Matched Content. Eventually I had to restart my PC before I could use the mouse again. Next, a Mad Catz logo appears on screen for what feels like forever before the software actually becomes usable. That's when the R. Mad Catz's software offers the usual features -- CPI settings, acceleration, et cetera -- as well as the ability to create multiple profiles for use with different games. None of that is great. The polling rate can be set to 25, , or 1, Hz whether you're using the mouse with or without wires. With Pro Slide technology, gamers can alter the coefficient of friction and lock in on the best balance of performance for the gaming surface being used. Air's thumb barrel.

View on Amazon. Instead, the software is downloadable here. I found pressing the side buttons jerk the mouse. The old Mad Catz was primarily known for 'good enough' game controllers in recent years. Matched Content. I'd like to make a joke here about how even Mad Catz doesn't seem to know what R. As it stands, the R. Sometimes she'd miss the thumb wheel if not looking at it directly, and other times she'd accidentally hit the left mouse button while trying to spin the unfortunately located wheel.

Sometimes it scrolled too much, which left me cycling through weapons like a fool, and at other times it wouldn't scroll enough. Mysteoa said:. Air is a confusing, unreliable gaming mouse that attempts to stand out with its use of short-life capacitors powered by a powered mat rather than a battery. Are you a human? If they re-released the Panther XL, I would buy it in a hot minute. I'd like to make a joke here about how even Mad Catz doesn't seem to know what R. Instead, the software is downloadable here. Image 2 of 2 Image credit: Tom's Hardware. From the sounds of things, they're taking big steps back in order to add the wireless battery-less features.

Friday, October 14th, , By Patcoola. Image 2 of 2 Image credit: Tom's Hardware. We apologize for the confusion, but we can't quite tell if you're a person or a script. It's covered with sharp angles, inexplicable doodads and oddly placed buttons. Unfortunately, the Mad Catz R. Instead, the software is downloadable here. Air also struggled to keep up at lower CPI settings activated by the "precision aim button. Some of the Blue light for the RGB will gradualy become dimmer.